MIAMI.- The most beloved ogre returns to the big screen. This was announced DreamWorks Animation, study that on social networks confirmed that they are already working on the removal of the popular franchise Shre k, and the release date of the film is scheduled for July 1, 2026.
It was also confirmed that Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy y Cameron Diazwill once again bring Shrek, Donkey and Princess Fiona to life. However, there is still a question as to whether Spanish actor Antonio Banderas will once again bring the beloved Puss in Boots to life.
On this occasion, the film will be directed by Walt Dohrn, who participated as a writer and artist in Shrek 2 y Shrek the Third; while in the fourth film he served as head of story and voiced Rumpelstiltskin.
Shrek 5 will be produced by Gina Shay and Illumination founder Chris Meledandri, with Brad Ableson serving as co-director.
Advances in production
For several weeks now, there have been rumors about Shrek’s return to theaters. The speculations were confirmed when Murphy said in June that he was already recording the voices for the film.
We started to do (Shrek 5) months ago, Murphy told Collider. “I shot the first act and we’ll finish it this year.”
In addition, the actor revealed that Burro will have his own movie.
“We’re also doing Donkey. So we’re doing a Shrek movie and a Donkey movie.
Between 2001 and 2010, the franchise released four films, with a worldwide gross of $487 million.
The first two films were critically acclaimed, being nominated for an Oscar and competing for the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Although the third and fourth installments were not as well received, they managed to gross $813 million and $752 million, respectively, worldwide.
On the other hand, the spin-offs of The cat with boots They were also hits, grossing $555 million and $484 million at the box office.
